Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' ~ Natchez Thornless Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' ~ Natchez Thornless BlackberryNatchez Thornless Blackberry is an early ripening variety of the deciduous shrub that produces heavy yields but would benefit from trellising. The pink white rose like flowers give way to clusters of fruits in which ripen in summer. Fruits best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Natchez is self fruiting and has no reported disease problems, but is intolerant of wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 6' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5'

Natchez Thornless Blackberry is an early ripening variety of the deciduous shrub that produces heavy yields but would benefit from trellising.  The pink-white rose-like flowers give way to clusters of fruits in which ripen in summer.  Fruits best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Natchez is self-fruiting and has no reported disease problems, but is intolerant of wet soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly. Remove fruiting canes to the ground immediately after harvest, non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer.  Generally performs best when staked. Wilt, Anthracnose, and botrytis can be serious disease problems. Cane and crown borers are potential pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Bee Balm, White Oak 

 Image: Photo by Bottoms Nursery, Natchez Blackberry